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Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM

The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
Politics

Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be

The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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What Burnham as PM may mean for sport

The PM has a long history relating to various sports.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Why wasn't there a general election?

BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister

The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans

Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping

Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds

Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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'Make politics work', Burnham says in first speech as PM

Burnham said his generation of politicians will need to "raise our game" and rise to the challenges in front of them.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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'I've had to lay off most of my staff due to roadworks'

Traders have expressed fears about a drop in trade with some even having to let some workers go.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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'A circuit-breaker moment' - Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full

Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Watch: Sir Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full

Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
Politics

Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

BBC Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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With just a week left until August recess, Congress faces long to-do list

Before the House adjourns for its August recess, House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to advance more defense funding, the president's election integrity bill and a stock trading ban for lawmakers.

NPR Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Republican strategist on the hurdles the GOP faces to pass reconciliation bill

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Republican strategist Rob Burgess about Republican efforts to move forward with a $95 billion party-line budget reconciliation bill.

NPR Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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Maine Democrats close in on pick to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner

Maine Democrats appear to be settling on a frontrunner to replace former Senate candidate Graham Platner in a rushed process to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

NPR Politics · 20 Jul 2026
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